Making First Contacts...Building a Network

It's all about networking and developing relationships with people. Real estate investing success is dependent on knowing people, meeting strangers, developing working friendships. It's about team work. My success in this business is directly related to my success in building my alliances, my network.

One reason I chose "FreedomTree" as my business name is because a tree has branches, roots, and must continue to grow or it will die. Networking will keep FreedomTree growing, providing a healthy root structure, with branches reaching out to all kinds of things.

A major component of my move to the West is making contacts with people already living there. I need a network of working friendships to help me make the transition to a new life. So far, I've contacted:

1. Bill Guerra, an investor I met via the REIPLACE.com forums. He lives in Vegas and has been successful at it. We are in contact now, as he is beginning to seek investment opportunities in Texas since the Vegas market is in a downturn. His web site is WillBuyAnyHouse.com .

2. I emailed Trish at Century 21 Aadvantage Gold in Las Vegas. They are a large and successful franchise with numerous offices around the Vegas area. I could see working with them, especially in the early going while I'm getting settled. They will help me obtain my license in Nevada. They have a real estate school.

3. I emailed Pasha Rafat, a professor of art and photography at UNLV, and asked him about the graduate programs they offer. I'm interested in doing some studies at UNLV, either in photography or writing.

I'll continue to look for contacts, and seek those who might be willing to help a Texan make a move out West. I need a job, and a place to live. Should be easy enough.